Graduate Student: Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or high-deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) matching (6% plus 3.5% annually)

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for graduate students in physics or engineering for a research project. The position involves working under the mentorship of staff scientists in areas such as quantum matter and condensed matter physics. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.2. The role is onsite in Los Alamos, NM, and offers benefits like medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in physics, chemistry, or engineering.
• Enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours (or equivalent).
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Work on a research project with a staff scientist mentor and co-mentor.
• Research in areas like quantum matter and condensed matter physics.

Skills

Scientific research experience

Professional communication

Education

Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in physics, chemistry, or engineering

Job description

Overview

The Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics Group (T-4) in the Theoretical Division conducts both basic and applied theoretical research in areas including quantum matter, strongly correlated systems, quantum information science, quantum computing, quantum photonics, materials physics, nonequilibrium dynamics, statistical physics, applied energy, and atomic, molecular, and optical physics. This research supports the missions of the U.S. Department of Energy.

What You Will Do

Graduate students will work on a research project with a staff scientist mentor and co‑mentor in one of the aforementioned areas. The position typically begins in the summer but can start at any time during the year.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in physics, chemistry, or engineering.
• Enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full‑time equivalent).
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience conducting scientific research.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional scientific context.

Work Location

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Benefits

• PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories listed in the EEO statement.